AmericaEd Learning Center, Where the Stars Shine!

AmericaEd is a California Public Benefit Corporation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and we accept students from 4C's, CalWorks, and PACEAPP programs.
AmericaEd non-profit tax ID # : 20-1421505

AmericaEd Learning Center is Where the Stars Shine, with preschool, summer school, after school and support for home-schooling parents for ages 2 to 12. It was founded in 1992 as a vocational school for high tech programs and morphed itself with the changing demands in the economy to Early Childhood Education field. AmericaEd is the creation of two Silicon Valley parents, Dr. Omer Uyuklu and Leman Uyuklu, and their partner Maria E. Fraser, who realized their dream by first starting an Early Childhood Education Training and Placement Program and then with a preschool. They wished to fill a need for a safe and quality educational environment for children during the workday and after school.

Education/Training Director Amtul Suhail, on board since 2002, says, "As Early Childhood Education professionals, we understand the considerable growth and change during these years. We teach the whole child through a curriculum that includes language and communication, science and technology, math and logic, creative expression, music and movement, interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, and enrichment and extracurricular activities."

"We

teach the

whole

child. We

are not

preparing

children

just for

the next

grade, but

for life."

The school's philosophy is to let each child learn at his or her own pace, under the guidance of carefully selected, highly professional and trained individuals. With the children's input, teachers develop curriculum webs to ensure that their students are eager to learn. "We are not preparing children just for the next grade, but for life," says Amtul. "It is our desire to respect the dignity, worth and uniqueness of each individual."

AmericaEd Learning Center is housed in the old Randol Elementary School, in south San Jose. The facility features three playgrounds, a mini wilderness garden, a green and concrete lot for team sports. Interior spaces feature plenty of room for children to be active learners, as well as quiet rest areas, listening corners and cozy bean bags for those who need a slower pace and a peaceful corner.

All of this attention to detail and emphasis on allowing each child to reach and surpass his or her goals is what sets AmericaEd Learning Center apart and truly allows their stars to shine.

by Donna Bush
Bay Area Parent Magazine
August, 2006

The Mission Statement

It is our mission to provide meaningful and long-lasting learning for young children that require active thinking and experimenting to find out how things work.

This is best accomplished through purposeful play facilitated by highly intentional teaching practices.

AmericaEd Learning Center’s comprehensive approach to curriculum is based on an understanding of the complex social/emotional, physical, and cognitive development of young children and the way children learn.

Our comprehensive curriculum provides guidance on the many factors that lead to a high-quality program and presents all aspects of teaching young children effectively.

Our mission is to develop children’s critical thinking skills for better grades, higher test scores, and success in life.

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is that children construct their knowledge while actively engaged in the process of understanding the world. We provide a comprehensive, research-based integrated curriculum that enables children to achieve positive and consistent outcomes. Our teachers know what to teach and why, and how children learn best. Our teachers respond to individual needs and learning styles of all of the children.

The foundation of our curriculum is based on more than 75 years of scientific research about child development and learning theory that leads to specific instructional strategies based on how young children learn best. Our Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum is based on the theories of Erik Erikson, Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky, and Howard Gardner, as well as recent research studies about language, literacy, multiple intelligence, scientific approach, and math development. Our teachers clearly and simply apply this information to a classroom on an every day basis.

Our Goals and Objectives

Our curriculum model is child oriented and teacher facilitated. Based on the guidelines provided by NAEYC it is practical, logical, and meaningful to children as well as teachers.

Omer Uyuklu, Ph.D., Executive Director
Maria E. Fraser, Administrative Director
Zlata Daley, Site Director
Connie Jimenez, Office Manager
Leman Uyuklu, MA., Public Relations Director
Amtul Suhail, Education/Training Director
Lucille R. Ladua, Administrative Assistant
Zeki Soylu, Transportation Manager

We are located at former Randol Elementary School building near Santa Teresa Blvd. and Chesbro Ave. in South San Jose. It is a beautiful public school building with three, age appropriate playgrounds, a mini wilderness garden with redwood trees, vegetable garden and an outdoor story telling area with a mini amphitheater. Children also have access to a concrete playground for various ball games and team sports. Our grass area is large enough to hold soccer and baseball games as well as large group picnics and other outdoor activities.

Inside facility is built especially for elementary school age education purposes. The classrooms have wall-to-wall cabinets, drawers, white boards, chalk boards, movie projection screens and counters and sinks for everyday learning activities. Children have plenty of room to be active learners. We also have quiet rest areas, listening centers, and soft bean bags for those who need a slower pace and a quiet corner.

Our classroom furniture and learning materials are top quality products that are carefully selected by our directors and teachers from industry's best vendors.

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